When should you increase weight?
Short answer: When you can complete all rounds or sets of an exercise without “technique failure”, or when you feel like attempting the challenge of trying to increase weight.
How should you increase weight?
For the most part, we want to pick up a heavier weight and work slightly lower reps then the range on written the board. If it is 8-10, we want to grab the … [Read more...]

Some Background
I am beyond happy to be here at Renegade and have you all in my life….Life hasn’t always been easy for me. I have worked really hard for everything I have, yet I wouldn’t change one single thing as all my experiences have brought me to this very moment. Becoming a fitness trainer has always been a dream, and being able to do this at such an amazing gym with some amazing … [Read more...]

Kayla Henderson
Renegade Since - September 2017
What brought you to Renegade Fitness in the first place?
When I heard Jen speak about the community-oriented and friendly atmosphere of Renegade while we were classmates during Leadership Toledo, I was intrigued and wanted to check it out. I had been intimidated by the idea of working out at a gym … [Read more...]

November 19th – December 31st
Holiday Hustle is a 6-week accountability program designed to keep off the holiday weight, offer support and community, and guide you to your personal preferred balance of fitness.
Over the course of 6 weeks, we challenge you to stay committed to the healthy lifestyle you’ve been working towards.
Effort and consistency will be the determining … [Read more...]

Candiss Schneider
Renegade Since
June 2018
What Brought You To Renegade Fitness?
I started at Renegade because the Banachowski family told me I would love it and invited me to come to a workout. I started to plateau and get bored with my exercise routine after a shoulder injury and I needed to be pushed and start to have some accountability for my exercise.
What are your top Reasons … [Read more...]

Lisa Gretsinger
Renegade Since
Nov 2016
What do you enjoy most about Renegade Fitness?
I absolutely love Renegade! I started off taking part in two Balanced Habits Kick Start programs and the Balanced Habits Life Nutrition program. I learned quickly I will see results if I stick with the program. I learned so much from these programs plus I really looked forward to being able to participate in … [Read more...]

Cheryl Mignano
Renegade Since
March 2018
What do you enjoy most about Renegade Fitness?
I love the warm welcoming and helping atmosphere at Renegade. You have autonomy in your workout, but there are always coaches nearby (who know you/your name) to offer support, advice, and encouragement. Members are "real" people who are there to lend a helping hand or inspiration.
I had returned to … [Read more...]

We would like to warmly welcome Ashley Schmalzried to the RF Coaching Team! Ashley started with us as a member, became a RF Staff member, and now we are thrilled that she wanted to take her knowledge of fitness to a new level and join the coaching staff. We are excited to have her start and are thankful for her sharing a bit of her story below!
Some Background
Hey guys! I’m Ashley. I’ve been … [Read more...]

We would like to warmly welcome Rachel Ritson to the RF Coaching Team! Rachel is a long-time RF member who we have felt for awhile now would be perfect in regards to this role. We are excited to have her start and are thankful for sharing a bit of her story below!
Some Background
I believe that I am a self-driven and very motivated person. I like to think that I am a hard worker, dedicated and … [Read more...]